Dewey’s staff is made of a small team of dedicated and hard-working people. Chances are you've interacted with one of our circulation clerks or reference assistants, but what about those who work mostly behind the scenes? Who are they and what do they do here? Get to know them and their jobs behind the scenes in this series of short interviews.

Did you know that solitary confinement has been used in American prisons for hundreds of years as a way to create an environment for prisoners to be rehabilitated from criminals to law abiding citizens? If you're interested in how the criminal justice system defines and utilizes solitary confinement or the history of the practice, keep reading.

Welcome back! Here at the Dewey Library, we're looking forward to assisting you get the semester off to a great start. Read on for building and reference, as well as information about Dewey's Welcome Back event!

Discover some of our subject librarians' favorite resources in our "Best of Reference" series. Each week you will find a variety of selected reference materials from our collection that are specific to one subject area. This week, we focus on Carol Anne's selections for Information Science.

Discover some of our subject librarians' favorite resources in our "Best of Reference" series. Each week you will find a variety of selected reference materials from our collection that are specific to one subject area. This week, we focus on Cathy Dwyer's selections for Criminal Justice.

Discover some of our subject librarians' favorite resources in our "Best of Reference" series. Each week you will find a variety of selected reference materials from our collection that are specific to one subject area. This week, we focus on Elaine Lasda's selections for Social Welfare.

Discover some of our subject librarians' favorite resources in our "Best of Reference" series. Each week you will find a variety of selected reference materials from our collection that are specific to one subject area. This week, we focus on Cathy Dwyer's selections for Public Policy.

Summer classes have begun and we here at Dewey are still here to provide whatever services you need - whether it be a cool spot to study for summer classes or a reference appointment with your subject librarian. Keep reading to find out our summer hours and how to schedule an appointment with your subject librarian.

Did you know the scaffolding and the mesh protecting the stained glass windows have been removed from the Dewey Graduate Library? The scaffolding around the library and at the front entrance was removed last week. Some construction is still ongoing, but the Dewey renovation is 95% complete!

Last month, Good Morning America came to film part of an interview with Paula O'Neil and Chantel Batuk at the Dewey Graduate Library. O'Neil and Batuk are a mother-daughter duo getting their undergraduate degrees from UAlbany's School of Social Work this weekend. The interview underscores the importance of family, education, and perseverance.